Internship - Arlington County Police Department, Public Affairs Office

The position is located in the Media Relations and Public Affairs Office of the Arlington County Police Department. The individual selected will provide direct assistance to the Public Information Officer.
This internship will give the student an opportunity to assist with the various external and internal communications functions performed by the Media Relations and Public Affairs Office. He or she will gain valuable practical experience in a nationally recognized law enforcement agency.
Specific duties include:

• Responding to queries from the news media, civic groups, and the general public regarding arrests, police investigations, or criminal activities
• Providing interviews for broadcast and print media or scheduling interviews with department representatives
• Responding to the scene of major police events and providing information to media
• Initiating release of and disseminating information to media regarding Police Department activities
• Proactively promoting Police Department activities, programs, and efforts
• Coordinating media efforts with other county agencies such as the Public Affairs Office
• Developing maintaining and interacting with the public through Social Media outlets
• Assisting in various PIO special projects

 

Please find more information and the application at the following link: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/police/careers/Public_Information_Office_Internship.aspx